The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

mumbled to herself while she felt the heat

unexpected actions shook her more than she expected. Most likely because this was the first time he had ever

always be her who initiated. She didn't blame

never attempted to force her emotions on him. Even though their progress was extremely slow,

to this, and

But...

arm while her other hand touched

just

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

flashed across Ryan's screen as his fingers

tabs exhibited given how

of him, Ryan's hand paused. Then, with a furrow of his

up the system. If I disable the system, the generator will activate and the enemies will be

stare at one of the monitors, Ryan

for their system. You must act quickly since the only thing I

[No problem]

voice echoed inside of his

It belonged to Ava.

and I can handle this without a problem. I'll get back at you in ten minutes. We should be able to finish the mission by

"Got it."

shut off after

back toward the main screen, Ryan took a pen from

this, we should be able to meet our

to perform tasks from time to time. They were required by law to meet

the past, it wasn't an issue before, but when their mercenary organization rose in status, they were required to accomplish missions each

perks that came with being a highly ranked mercenary group weren't something to be trifled with. It wasn't just the fame that came with it, but they were

at the moment, it was Hein and Ava's turn

we can relax for another

the table and reclined

stared at

sure

tried his best to make up for his absence, but even after

over his role that he understood just how good

not think about

chest tighten whenever

passed, he couldn't move on from what

meant so much to him, but every day, he would force himself to learn and improve his methods. It was the only

again did he want such a situation to

Ding—!

Ryan received a message. It

We are going to another planet in two days' time. I

a couple of times as heavy silence fell upon

he tried to calm down, but when he saw the words 'another planet' he couldn't stop

to forget with all of his

'Calm down Ryan.'

took several seconds for him to quell his rough breathing, and even then, he could feel his heart beating

"Huff…huff…"

he brought his fingers

[Okay.]

a simple message. One that only contained a single word. And one that took

seat once

his mirror while resting both of his

I

***

"We're here."

my body. A familiar

my eyes while breathing

'Here I am.'

had been a while since I had been here. Honestly, everything felt so

quite put how I was feeling into

felt like it was eating away at the little sanity that I

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